Duration 30 minutes Program Outline PTSD has many faces send many comorbidities. Sometimes, in primary care it can be very difficult to see that PTSD is part of the picture. In this session, Dr Kathy O’Grady will talk to Dr Jan Orman about the many ways PTSD can slip under the radar and some ways in which we can ensure that it doesn’t for patients. Mental health is the number one reason people see their GPs*, yet GPs are time poor and wait times to see psychologists are long. The need for mental health care is growing faster than specialised support...

I-ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6-task model to provide a suicide first-aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe-for-now, and connect with further help. I-ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide.   Although I-ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—I-ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.   If you are interested in attending, please email Samantha Hawkins...

I-ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6-task model to provide a suicide first-aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe-for-now, and connect with further help. I-ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide.   Although I-ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—I-ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.   If you are interested in attending, please email Samantha Hawkins...

The Talking About Suicide in General Practice workshop aims to increase GPs skill and confidence in: Recognising presentations where suicide risk is high Undertaking a detailed risk assessment Management planning using a collaborative, team based approach Learning Outcomes By the completion of this program participants will be able to: Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively Develop a collaborative safety plan Provide effective management following a suicide attempt Topics Topic 1 - The Suicidal Crisis Topic 2 - Acute Management Topic 3 - After the Attempt Topic 4 - Bereaved by Suicide Accreditation 3 CPD hours (RACGP & ACRRM) Mental Health...

Duration 14 hours Program Outline The Ketamine Course is an interactive live online program that aims to provide Psychiatrists, academic researchers and mental health professionals with an introduction and overview of the current evidence and a framework for treating patients with ketamine for depression. This course focuses on: scientific aspects of ketamine clinical treatment in depression regulations and safety considerations ketamine and psychotherapy Accreditation  ‘Ketamine Course’ This course has been endorsed by the RANZCP as CPD activity code: ED000063, and each hour of participation can be claimed under Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 4.1). Suitable for GPs, Other mental health professionals, Psychiatrists...